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BALLET TEACHING TIPS FOR PIROUETTES

Here is a great ballet video teaching tip presented by Matthew Powell to help your students improve their pirouettes

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GIVING YOUR NOTICE & KEEPING IT AMICABLE

Teachers, we have all been in the position where we have taught for dance studios that started off as a wonderful experience; where we have invested a number of years only to discover that at a certain point, it’s time …

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR EVERY DANCE WORD WALL

Every dancer benefits from inspirational words and sayings which lift their spirit, keep them motivated, reflect a studio's mission and speaks to their dancing soul. Below are some of my favorite, which I've collected over the years which always seem …

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NAVIGATING CREATIVE BLOCK

We’ve all been there….the time when the ideas just aren’t flowing and we are facing a deadline of ten+ numbers to be choreographed in a matter of weeks...We sit and barrel through trying to find music which inspires us to …

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EXPANDING YOUR MUSICAL REPERTOIRE

Is faculty music selection a constant stress? Do you have to approve all music choices because teachers choose the same music or inappropriate content, music that does not match your recital theme, dated and overdone songs, etc.? How do you …

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IMPORTANT RECITAL APPEARANCE REMINDERS

With just a few more weeks to go, I wanted to share a few reminders that can transcend your year-end shows from “nice, little dances” to “professional caliber performances!” It’s easy to let things slip by whether it be with …

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5 TIPS FOR MANAGING EXCESSIVE STUDENT INJURIES

In recent years there seems to be an over-abundance of ailments, injuries, illnesses, etc. Have you noticed it too? Sometimes I walk into the studio and feel like I’m constantly taking the first five minutes of class to greet my …

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5 TIPS FOR BRINGING IN GUEST ARTISTS

Bringing in master classes, workshops or guest choreographers for your students can be a wonderful experience for a number of reasons. While the in-house faculty you hand select should be a group of teachers who consistently challenge your students, raise …

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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE SCREENING OF THE MOVIE DANSEUR

BREAKING NEWS… We are very excited to announce that on Tuesday July 30th at 9:00pm we will have a private screening of the movie "Danseur" exclusively for attendees of the Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo at Planet Hollywood in …

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HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR DANCE FACULTY

We all recognize with good parenting that the most effective way to ensure consistency and clarity in setting expectations is to represent a united front. When children see follow-through coming from both parents, it lets them know their parents are …

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HOW WE MOVE FORWARD AFTER SETBACK

As dedicated teachers our job day-in and day-out is to move our students forward, teach them the next lesson, prepare them for the future, progress their technique, etc. etc. Often we apply this same mentality to our own lives and …

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COMBATING THE PREMATURE FAST-TRACKING OF DANCERS

As teachers, our goal is to move our students forward; to help them progress so that they can continually build upon the knowledge we give them. We do that specifically in their technique classes where we aim to start with …

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📢 A MUST FOR ANY DANCE TEACHER OR STUDIO OWNER!

Here's Something to think about... This summer for 4 days you are immersed in a nurturing environment around your peers, master teachers and business experts all eager to help you learn, grow and recharge! Plus you will receive the VIP …

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WHAT YOUR DANCERS SHOULD BE DOING BEFORE CLASS

We’ve all walked into our classes and seen a myriad of things going on with our dancers. Sometimes good, sometimes not optimal. Just as we set a standard of excellence and expectation during class, what we should be requiring before …

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DOES YOUR CHOREOGRAPHY ALWAYS NEED A GIMMICK?

When we choreograph for our students, particular multiple numbers in the course of a season, it’s easy to rack your brain coming up with concepts for those pieces. While we are often inspired by music, life experiences, various other art …

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IDEAS FOR DANCE TEACHERS

With the summer season quickly approaching, a lot of dance teachers and studio owners will be able to engage in a bit of down-time as recital and competition season comes to a close and before summer sessions commence. Before you …

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